bereichern
Translation
to enrich, to make rich
Examples
Reisen kann das Leben bereichern.
Travelling can enrich one's life.
Er hat sich auf Kosten anderer bereichert.
He enriched himself at the expense of others.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to enrich (sth.) Books enrich the mind.
((oneself)) to enrich (oneself) The politician enriched himself.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verbessern (to improve), erweitern (to expand)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (to make something) + 'reich' (rich) + '-ern' (verb ending). Literally 'to make rich'.
Memory Tips
You can see the word 'reich' (rich) inside 'be-reich-ern'. The action is to make something 'reich'.